Could jealousy be a factor
We all know that the DF boy racer crowd seem to look down on or hate bents. Could jealousy figure into the mix. Who of us while out riding hasnt heard kid yell "cool bike". Even a lot of adults will comment "nice bike". And when stopped a lot of people want to ask questions.
At a recient bike race (parking lot) I rode out to watch. I might point out here I like and approve of all types of cycling. While setting there watching, a race finished, and one of the racers rode up and stopped by me. His son ran over, looked at me and my bike, and said "Dad wouldnt it be cool if you could get a bike like that one, pointing to my Rans. The guy was on a VERY expensive carbon frame race bike. He mumbled something, and the look on his face was interesting. I guess what im saying is that no matter how expensive almost any DF bike is they seldom get the attention that a bent gets. At rides and races, the DF crowd cant help it but notice, therefore it may add to the hate because of jealousy. |
The guy was probably embarrassed that his kid thought they were cool. Probably a Cat 4/5/C, because the Cat 3/2/1 guys usually don't care. I doubt it's jealousy. Remember, in their world recumbents are illegal.
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I think some people are overly sensitive and take the razzing between wedgie riders and bearded hammock sleepers a bit too seriously. :lol:
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i dont care what you ride, as long as you ride. i prefer the competitive feeling of sitting up and having an aggressive stance. to each their own, but i assure you when im looking at a bent, im not jealous.
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Jealous? Of bent? I think not. From what I see and hear and read, recumbents have two primary applications: Old guys with back problems, and extreme touring. I think most people grew up with the classic butt-over-crank geometry and wouldn't even consider the awkward-looking geometric of a recumbent unless there was a compelling reason.
People give them attention because they are unusual, not because they prefer them. |
Originally Posted by Doohickie
(Post 9772760)
People give them attention because they are unusual, not because they prefer them.
:)ensen. |
Originally Posted by purplepeople
(Post 9773179)
Life is better with a cool bike.
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Originally Posted by purplepeople
(Post 9773179)
Yeah, right! That doesn't even begin to explain all the "cool bike" comments being thrown my way at the local Critical Mass. Even better, I've been getting more and more cute smiles from the cargonistas on their single-speed basket bikes. Go ahead and hate. Life is better with a cool bike.
:)ensen. |
Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
(Post 9772166)
The guy was probably embarrassed that his kid thought they were cool. Probably a Cat 4/5/C, because the Cat 3/2/1 guys usually don't care. I doubt it's jealousy. Remember, in their world recumbents are illegal.
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Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773191)
So when are you going to get one? :innocent:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpZtcSsirc0 It's about personality. Road bikes => Corvette MTB => Jeep Xtracycles => SUV Low-rider => Tuner Chopper => Chopper BMX => Dirt bike Mine = Exotic Even the bikers on Harleys crane their necks to see me turn corners. Yes, the two rear wheels are really that close together. Yes, it really is that low. Yes it really does lean that far over. It's practically a guarantee that my ride will get more interest than a Madone. :)ensen. BTW: I keep my MTB and a long-tail because there are times when you just need them. |
Originally Posted by hopsing08
(Post 9773236)
if you think your bike is cool and people give you compliments, then awesome. just not for me. i dont see too many bents descending the steep grades in Mountains every weekend so, not for me.
It's like driving the coolest little great-handling sports car ever. My bent might be a little slower going up those mountains than a DF, but instead of bending over the handle bars and starting at the road while climbing, my head is up and I'm enjoying a good look at all the beautiful scenery. :D |
Originally Posted by purplepeople
(Post 9773357)
It's practically a guarantee that my ride will get more interest than a Madone.
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Originally Posted by Artkansas
(Post 9773361)
Descending steep grades in mountains is what bents do best. :thumb: Apologies to Tigger.
It's like driving the coolest little great-handling sports car ever. My bent might be a little slower going up those mountains than a DF, but instead of bending over the handle bars and starting at the road while climbing, my head is up and I'm enjoying a good look at all the beautiful scenery. :D |
Originally Posted by dcrowell
(Post 9773414)
Yup. I was descending a hill on my 'bent when a DF rider tucked into his aero position. I laughed and said "this is my aero position".
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Originally Posted by caloso
(Post 9773284)
Cat 3 racer here: I'd go so far as to say most racers think of recumbents as bicycle-like machines, but not really bikes.
SP Bend, OR :recum: |
Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773482)
Yup I was descending a hill on my wedgie, sitting up munching on a banana, when a bearded hammock driver woke up and noticed I was passing him.
SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773482)
Yup I was descending a hill on my wedgie, sitting up munching on a banana, when a bearded hammock driver woke up and noticed I was passing him. I laughed and said "this is my aero position" as I rubbed my belly. :D
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Originally Posted by bobbycorno
(Post 9773495)
Note: THIS NEVER HAPPENS.
SP Bend, OR Someday you will behold my larger-than-life okole as it leaves you gasping for fresh air...if you wake up from your moving nap in time. |
Originally Posted by dcrowell
(Post 9773496)
You just brightened my day Chip. :)
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Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773534)
The more I rub my belly, the brighter things seem to get.
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Originally Posted by jsharr
(Post 9773625)
Chip = Budha?
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
(Post 9772166)
...I doubt it's jealousy. Remember, in their world recumbents are illegal.
Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9772500)
I think some people are overly sensitive and take the razzing between wedgie riders and bearded hammock sleepers a bit too seriously. :lol:
It took poor balance for me to discover recumbent trikes and get a Catrike, but if my balance had been good I think I would have liked a bent anyway (but with two wheels). Riding a DF isn't exactly good for the male anatomy. |
Originally Posted by Onus
(Post 9774132)
It took poor balance for me to discover recumbent trikes and get a Catrike, but if my balance had been good I think I would have liked a bent anyway (but with two wheels). Riding a DF isn't exactly good for the male anatomy.
Different strokes for different folks. ;) |
Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773534)
The more I rub my belly, the brighter things seem to get.
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Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9774144)
Excuse the pun, but there's the rub...riding a wedgie doesn't bother my male anatomy at all.
Different strokes for different folks. ;) |
It has to be because they're very different. My trike has drawn more attention in a week than the rest of my bikes in a year! All nice comments, and a lot of older folks like me stop to talk about it at the coffee shop down the road. Many have never seen one. I kinda have to agree if it weren't for my health problems, I would probably still be on a diamond. I am learning to love this thing. As someone stated at least I can ride again!!!
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Originally Posted by chipcom
(Post 9773526)
Cuz you ain't met nuthin like me yet.
Someday you will behold my larger-than-life okole as it leaves you gasping for fresh air...if you wake up from your moving nap in time. SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by bobbycorno
(Post 9778599)
Chip, I meet nuthin's like you all the time. Dream on, troll!
SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by Doohickie
(Post 9772760)
Jealous? Of bent? I think not. From what I see and hear and read, recumbents have two primary applications: Old guys with back problems, and extreme touring.
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Originally Posted by shortboat
(Post 9779530)
I agree. Recumbents do have certain applications. You missed one of the big ones. Breaking speed records. Witness the recent Battle Mountain HPV Trials. Try going 82+mph on a wedgy. The current record for distance in one hour at the Nissan Proving Track is 55 miles. On a recumbent no less.
a open frame bent is like a road bike...the ones breaking land speed records are not the ones cruising the town chillen in a group ride. they are specifically engineered to go fast and break records... |
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